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spectacularly

/spɛkˈtæk.jə.lɚ.li/
spec · tac · u · lar · ly
Adjective:spectacular
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• adverb

1

In a visually striking, dramatic, or sensational manner.

Example

"The autumn foliage along the mountain ridge was spectacularly vibrant this October."

2

To an extraordinary or extreme degree (often modifying expressions of success or failure).

Example

"Despite months of preparation, the experimental prototype failed spectacularly during its first public demonstration."

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• Rhymes for spectacularly

• Nearby Words

spectacles
spectacular
spectacularity
spectacularly
spectate
spectator
spectatorship

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'spectacular' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The base word derives from Latin 'spectaculum' (a public show or sight), from 'spectare' (to watch or look at).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Spectacularly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/spectacularly
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